Social Care Worker - Clonard, Meath

The Talbot Group

Towlaght

On-site

EUR 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Extensive training programme

Career progression opportunities

4 working weeks annual leave

Free onsite Car Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Talbot Group in Clonard, County Meath is seeking a Social Care Worker to join our Disability Service team and support residents with intellectual disability.

You will act as a key worker, help residents with daily plans and education goals, assist with living skills, and work on-floor coordinating shifts within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Qualification at Level 7+ meeting CORU registration criteria.
Experience in residential/respite/day service with intellectual disability.
Knowledge of Person-Centred Planning.
Familiar with HIQA and national disability standards.

Responsibilities

Act as a key worker for named resident.
Support residents with daily plans and goals.
Assist residents with living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry).
Coordinate shift on duty and supervise other staff.
Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team in service delivery.

Skills

Quality assurance

Person-centred planning

HIQA standards

Residential care exp

CORU registration knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Level 7+ qualification meeting CORU criteria

Job description

Join our Amazing Team in Clonard, Co Meath!

Location: Clonard, County Meath

Disability Service: Children's Disability Residential Service

Hours: 7 x 12 hour shifts over a 14 day period

Salary Band: €21.65 - €25.65 per hour. Salary depending on Experience, Qualifications and years of service

About Talbot Group

The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Purpose of the Role

The primary objective of this post is to provide care and support through a person-centred approach which meets the practical, physical, and emotional needs of residents, with an Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism.

To act as a key worker for named Resident where appropriate.
Provide support to residents with their daily plan
Provide support to residents with their individual goals and education.
Provide support to residents with their living skills, eg. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, family visits etc.
Social Care Worker is part of the on-floor duty team and may also be responsible for co-ordination of the shift whilst on duty and for the supervision of other staff under his/her direction.
The Social Care Worker will report to the person in charge and be required to work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in service delivery to residents.

Role Requirements

Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
Knowledge of quality assurance practise and their application to service provision
Have experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with persons with an intellectual disability.
Knowledge of Person Centred Planning
Knowledge of both clinical and human resource policies and procedures and relevant legislation
Knowledge of National Disability Standards (HIQA)

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